Dietary Aide Jobs in Commack, NY

A Dietary Aide, also known as a dietetic aide, is a professional who provides crucial support within the nutrition industry, primarily in healthcare settings like hospitals, nursing homes, or rehabilitation centers. Their primary role involves assisting dietitians or nutritionists in food planning and preparation, ensuring the meals meet the dietary needs of the patients. This could include preparing special meals for patients with food allergies, diabetes, or other specific dietary requirements. They are responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, adhering to food safety standards, and sometimes even helping patients with their meals. A Dietary Aide is also often in charge of keeping records, including meal consumption, food inventory, and patient dietary information.

Key skills for a Dietary Aide include strong knowledge of nutrition and diet, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. In terms of certification, there aren't specific certifications required for this role, although a Food Handler's Permit is usually expected. Prior to becoming a Dietary Aide, a person might have experience in roles such as a kitchen helper, food service worker, or even a caregiver. These positions provide valuable experience in food preparation, safety procedures, and patient interaction, all of which are very beneficial for a Dietary Aide role.

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Registered Dietetic Technician

  • Commack, NY
  • 17 hours ago
  • Commack, NY
  • 17 hours ago

& dietetics, or related field, required Credentialed as a Dietetic Technician, registered (DTR), required One year of senior living experience, preferred Supervisory experience, desirable ServSafe...

Dietary Aide - Part Time

  • Mineola, NY (19 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mineola, NY (19 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Dietary Aide - Part Time....

Dietary Aide

  • Syosset, NY (11 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Syosset, NY (11 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Performs one of a number of tasks relating to the preparation and service of food; the delivery and collection of food and supplies, the appropriate operation of machinery and the...

Dietary Aide

  • Greens Farms, CT (19 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Greens Farms, CT (19 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Working knowledge of Basic Nutrition. Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information....

Dietary Aide A

  • Bridgeport, CT (22 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (22 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,...

Dietary Aide

  • Harrison, NY (24 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Harrison, NY (24 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: Dietary Aide position St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester in Harrison, New York is seeking an experienced dietary aide for a part-time position;....

Dietary Aide

  • Smithtown, NY (4 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Smithtown, NY (4 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Overview St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, affiliated with Catholic Health, is located in Smithtown, NY on a beautiful 110-acre campus that includes a 290-bed community hospital, a 240-bed nursing...

Diet Technician, Eating Disorders, Outpatient (Part Time)

  • Greenwich, CT (22 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (22 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Dietitian to ensure implementation of the best standard of nutrition and dietary services....

Dietetic Technician

  • Manhasset, NY (21 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Manhasset, NY (21 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 12 days ago

Job Description Assists in screening patients at nutritional risk....

Dietary Aide - Diet Office

  • Bridgeport, CT (22 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (22 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Under the direction of the Food & Nutrition Supervisor or Clinical Nutrition Manager, this position assists in transporting and serving food to patients....

Dietetic Technician

  • Stamford, CT (20 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (20 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 20 days ago

and nutrition diagnosis....

Dietary Tech

  • East Setauket, NY (10 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • East Setauket, NY (10 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 21 days ago

Jefferson's Ferry Dietary Tech in South Setauket , New York Ability to carry and balance 10-15 lb. tray, good communication skills, and team orientation. HS education/GED preferred. $16.50

Dietetic Asst

  • West Islip, NY (8 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 23 days ago
  • West Islip, NY (8 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 23 days ago

Bilingual preferred Foodservice Ambassador/Dietary Aide experience preferred Knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition supplements Experience working in a call center strongly preferred Salary Range...

Dietetic Technician

  • Roslyn, NY (19 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 23 days ago
  • Roslyn, NY (19 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 23 days ago

Knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition supplements. Basic computer skills required, knowledge of CBORD (diet order management system), strongly preferred....

Dietary Aide

  • Bridgeport, CT (22 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 26 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (22 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 26 days ago

Under the direction of the Food & Nutrition Supervisor or Clinical Nutrition Manager, this position assists in transporting and serving food to patients....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Commack, NY

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Commack, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.8%
High School or GED
29.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
Associate's Degree
10.1%
Master's Degree
9.8%
Some High School
1.6%
Some College
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dietary Aides in Commack, NY
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%